Christopher s/o Lucas v. R., Crim. App. 194-A-67, 21/2/68, Seaton J.

Christopher s/o Lucas v. R., Crim. App. 194-A-67, 21/2/68, Seaton J.

Accused were convicted of store-breaking and stealing [P.C. ss. 265, 296(1)]. The evidence was that complainant had secured his store before leaving by placing a drum against the inside of the door, that this door had been forced open or removed, that both accused were discovered in possession of skins stolen from the store the following evening, and that one accused was arrested with the skins that evening, while the other, who fled, was arrested on month later.

            Held: The evidence supports the conviction. Complainant’s testimony suggests that he must have left his store, having secured the door from the inside, through a window, or by some similar exit. This is “possible, but preposterous.” The evidence is nonetheless sufficient to sustain the conviction.